The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia--And How It Died

by Jenkins, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780061472817
• ISBN10: 0061472816
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780061980596
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-11-03
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications
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About This Book

The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—and How It Died

This book, written by renowned religion scholar Philip Jenkins, offers a groundbreaking and revolutionary view of the history of the Christian church. Subtitled "The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—and How It Died," it explores the extinction of the earliest and most influential Christian churches in China, India, and the Middle East. These churches held the closest historical links to Jesus and were the dominant expression of Christianity throughout its first millennium.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and scholars of religious history, particularly those interested in the early Christian church and its global spread. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the evolution and decline of Christianity in various regions.

History and Editions

The book was first published on November 3, 2009, by HarperCollins. It has been widely acclaimed for its detailed and thought-provoking analysis of a period in Christian history that is often overlooked. The book delves into the cultural, political, and religious factors that contributed to the decline of these early Christian communities.

Author and Other Works

Philip Jenkins is a prominent figure in religious scholarship, known for his insightful and engaging writings on Christianity and its global history. He has authored several books, including "The Next Christendom: The Coming of Global Christianity" and "God's Continent: Christianity, Empire, and Modernizing Russia." Jenkins' work is characterized by his ability to weave together historical narratives with contemporary relevance.

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ISBNs and Formats

Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780061472817

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Publication Details

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: November 3, 2009

Number of Pages: 315

Language: English

Item Weight: 9 ounces

Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.30 inches

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Reprint Edition: Available through eCampus.com

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9780061472824

9780061472831

9780061472848

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Author Biography

Philip Jenkins has a joint appointment at Penn State University and Baylor University. He has published articles and op-ed pieces in The Wall Street Journal, New Republic, Atlantic Monthly, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe and has been a guest on top national radio shows across the country.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. vii
A Note on Names and -isms	p. ix
The End of Global Christianity	p. 1
Churches of the East	p. 45
Another World	p. 71
The Great Tribulation	p. 97
The Last Christians	p. 139
Ghosts of a Faith	p. 173
How Faiths Die	p. 207
The Mystery of Survival	p. 227
Endings and Beginnings	p. 247
Notes	p. 263
Acknowledgments	p. 299
Index	p. 301
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